Now all that is left for the Cubs are a few mediocre bats in David Dejesus and Nate Schierholtz, and for the White Sox we can only assume Alex Rios is the only player that will be moved by the end of the day.

According to Ken Rosenthal the Cubs are trying to shop both Dejesus and Schierholtz.

Source: #Cubs expect to move either DeJesus or Schierholtz. DeJesus might be more likely; Schierholtz fits vs. RHPs in ’14. #Pirates on both

I can’t imagine the Cubs receiving anything too great for either of the outfielders. However, as 3 P.M. approaches some teams might be getting desperate and could overpay for such outfielders.

Rumors are floating around that the Rangers are looking for a bat in the middle of the lineup. Alex Rios, Dejesus and Schierholtz really don’t fit that mold but they can be productive hitters in a struggling lineup.

The #Rangers say that Berkman has not improved at all and fear he may miss rest of season

UPDATE: (11:04) Danny Knobler with this tweet regarding Rios and Gordon Beckham. The Royals have a nice farm system as we all know.

No guarantee it means anything as far as trade happening, but Royals have continued to scout Beckham/Rios this week. — Danny Knobler (@DannyKnoblerCBS) July 31, 2013

UPDATE: (11:15) Despite the Cardinals stressing that they would not be pursuing a catcher since Yadier Molina went to the DL, Phil Rogers blows some smoke up everybody’s ass. If the Cardinals do indeed intend of getting some support I really don’t see them offering much for Navarro. He is too valuable moving forward to the Cubs.

UPDATE: (11:45) I seriously doubt that the Cubs are in on these talks but you never really know. Since Theo Epstein has arrived in Chicago he has made the Rangers a good trading partner.

On #Rangers: They are exploring multiple avenues, aggressively trying to get more offense. Not unusual for them to make creative proposals. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2013

UPDATE: (11:47) I just don’t understand this one. Rangers saying that Garza is in play. So acquire him to trade him? So long to extension talks at the end of the year.

Remember yesterday when @jonmorosi and I said that virtually all of the #Rangers were in play? List includes the newly acquired Matt Garza. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2013

UPDATE: (11:54) Phil Rogers goes on MLB Network to blow more smoke. Saying such ridiculous things like the Cubs could trade Jeff Samardzija to the Pirates and that there are teams out there that are interested in Adam Dunn. On to something with some substance, Buster Olney talking real rumors.

Cubs are talking Schierholtz, but feeling is that if they don’t get what they want now, they can hold him because the FA market is so bad. — Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) July 31, 2013

UPDATE: (12:26) Buster Olney with his opinion on Kevin Gregg. One would imagine a team will take a chance on him for a low level prospect. He has been shaky at times and as recent as Tuesday night as he blew a save against the Brewers. He is still valuable to a contending team who needs a bullpen arm.

Cubs could wait until August waiver period on Kevin Gregg, and wait for him to need to develop elsewhere.

UPDATE: (1:28) Gordon Wittenmyer hearing Navarro to St. Louis despite multiple reports saying the Cardinals aren’t trying to add at the catcher position with Molina heading to the DL. Again, the Cubs should be asking for a lot for Navarro.

As Cards look at possible DL move for Molina (knee), hearing Navarro would be in play. Trading-within-division thing not an issue. — Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) July 31, 2013

UPDATE: (1:33) Ken Rosenthal goes on MLB network saying that the Cardinals now have interest in acquiring a catcher and confirms what Wittenmyer had said. I guess I can put my foot in my mouth now…. UPDATE: (1:36) Jayson Stark also thinks a deal could happen between the Cubs and Cardinals. This is why you never say never at the MLB trade deadline.

Hasn’t been a #Cubs -#STLCards deal since 2002 (Jeff Fassero) but sources say Dioner Navarro to Cards is “possible” but not close. — Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) July 31, 2013

UPDATE: (1:50) Riveting information from Bruce Levine. I stand by my statement that I really don’t think the Cardinals give up what the Cubs would want for Navarro. Not only do the Cubs not have someone to replace Navarro but they need to maximize on a return for him.

At least one other team interested in Navarro. — Bruce Levine (@ESPNBruceLevine) July 31, 2013

UPDATE: (1:55) Kim Dejesus getting nervous while she awaits the dreaded smade leadline. Looks like she’s dealing with it like we all should.

UPDATE: (2:08) It is being reported that neither Dejesus or Schierholtz will be traded. I am not going to get overly excited about anything or buy into it as it’s the MLB trade deadline and anything can happen. I wouldn’t be upset if both players stayed with the Cubs. These are two good veterans that the Cubs could use with all of the youth that will be coming up to the big league team in August.

It would be a surprise – though not necessarily a disappointment – if neither Nate Schierholtz nor David DeJesus is traded. #BNBlogathon

UPDATE: (2:49) With roughly ten minutes to go until the deadline it looks as if the Cardinals will not acquire Navarro. As I have said all day, the Cubs see Navarro as a much more valuable piece than anyone else does.

UPDATE: (3:02) Bob Nightengale puts a bow on it. It looks like no moves at the deadline, however Cubs fans should be very happy with the trades made up to this point. Theo and Jed dominated the trade market this season.

You really don’t think the Cards could use Navarro??? Yadi is on the DL!

Midway Madness

Not saying they couldn’t use him I just didn’t think they would give up what the Cubs would want. That and who knows how long Molina is out. Also, reports all morning were that the Cardinals were not interested.